The role
combines core finance analyst responsibilities with elements of project work and data analysis. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the team with journal postings, expense analysis, and project-related financial tasks, while ensuring accuracy and compliance across the general ledger.
Key Responsibilities
1. Perform finance analyst duties with elements of project management and analysis.
2. Post journals and maintain accurate general ledger records.
3. Work with macro-driven Excel files (understanding macros, not creating them).
4. Support project setup and data management, particularly within PeopleSoft.
5. Contribute to monthly reporting cycles and assist with year-end processes.
6. Collaborate with team members to ensure deadlines are met and financial records are audit-ready.
Skills & Experience
7. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including working with macros).
8. Solid knowledge of general ledger accounting.
9. Experience in project work or project-related financial analysis.
10. PeopleSoft or ERP system experience is highly desirable.
11. Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Qualifications & Study Support
12. Candidates may be studying for a finance qualification (, CIMA, ACCA); a full qualification is not required.
13. No financial support for exams, but study leave/time off for exams will be provided.
Location & Office Attendance
14. Must be local to the Reading office.
15. In-person attendance is required 2-3 times per week, especially during training and onboarding.
16. Physical presence is essential for effective onboarding; remote training has proven ineffective.
Team Structure & Reporting
17. Reporting directly to a senior team member.
18. The team consists of four members plus the hiring lead.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
19. Corporate Governance
20. Credit Control
21. Part-Qualified Accountant
22. Payroll
23. Public Practice Accounting
24. Public Services Accounting
25. Senior Finance – Qualified
26. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
27. Tax & Treasury
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